A lively Venezuelan restaurant featuring dishes with the philosophy of the modern slow food movement promoting the use of organic and fair trade ingredients. Coupa Cafe is the only restaurant in the world outside Venezuela where you can enjoy the nation’s shade grown, handpicked, patio sun-dried, super fair trade organic single estate Arabica coffee beans roasted in small batches, along with international sweet and savory delights.

Nola is a bit of New Orleans located in the historic Ramona Street Building in downtown Palo Alto. The menu consists of Creole, Cajun, and Southwestern cuisine. New Orleans favorites, such as hurricanes, fresh oysters, gumbo, seafood jambalaya, and étouffée, are just a few of the classics you will find.

We like: house salad (amazing house dressing), carpaccio, poached salmon and all veal dishes, nice wine list reasonably priced, the two principal chefs have been in the kitchen since they opened 30 years ago, Also – the quintessential Italian server charming his regulars for over 20 years.

Family-friendly fun and learning abound at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The museum is chock full of hands-on, interactive exhibits while the zoo is where kids can come face to face with all types of critters, from raccoons, bobcats, and ferrets to tortoises, geese, and snakes.

Stanford Lively Arts features a wide range of programs, including classical music, dance, and spoken word performances, all presented by renowned artists and very talented unknowns. Many of these exciting events are free and feature pre- or post-performance discussions.

The Cantor Arts Center boasts a proud and venerable history, as it was conceived of in tandem with the founding of Stanford University itself. The Stanford family, including Leland Jr., traveled the world collecting objects of art and cultural interest. The museum was originally created to make this collection available to students and the public. It has withstood natural disasters and periodic neglect, only to be resurrected, renewed, and expanded, with its collections stronger than ever, thanks to the passionate dedication of Stanford faculty and staff, and art lovers in the surrounding community.

Elizabeth F. Gamble left her 2.3-acre estate to the city of Palo Alto. Currently a community horticultural foundation, Gamble Garden boasts both formal and working gardens. Self-guided tours are available of the estate, which also features an historic home, carriage house, and teahouse.

The City of Palo Alto Aquatics program offers a variety of ways to enjoy the pool including lap swim, recreation swim, swim lessons for all ages, fitness classes, camps, pool parties, and special events. Enjoy swimming!

The largest outdoor concert venue in America, Shoreline Amphitheater in nearby Mountain View, California draws top-name musicians to its state-of-the-art facility. Along with a great evening of music, concertgoers can also check out craft booths and indulge in a wide variety of foods and refreshing drinks.

Situated 1.5 miles from the Cardinal Hotel, Stanford Shopping Center is home to a multitude of upscale retailers and exceptional restaurants. The shopping center also draws a wealth of visitors because of its unique surroundings, which include unparalleled gardens and superb sculptures.

Very versatile and very close (15 miles), HP Pavilion is a top sports and entertainment venue. It's where the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League play their home games. It's the place to go for concerts of every type, from rock to heavy metal. And it's very family-friendly, as "Disney On Ice" shows are presented annually.

Thomas Fogarty Winery was founded in 1978 by inventor Dr. Thomas Fogarty and winemaker Michael Martella. Dr Fogarty’s penchant for innovative thought and Martella’s viticulture instincts allowed them to lead the development of the cool Skyline Ridge area; true pioneers in one of California’s premiere Pinot Noir and Chardonnay regions.

A 36,000-square-foot home and a 16-acre English Renaissance garden are at the heart of the Filoli Center in Palo Alto. A truly spectacular country estate from the early 20th century, Filoli also features an expansive Gentlemen's Heritage Orchard, scenic hiking trails, and information-rich nature center.

The Golden Gate Bridge is acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful bridges. With its tremendous towers, sweeping main cables, and great span, it is a sensory beauty featuring color, sound, and light. The Bridge can be a very busy place, particularly during the summer months. It is estimated that about nine million people from around the world visit the Bridge each year (1989 survey by San Francisco Convention and Visitor Bureau).

Sitting on what used to be the location of a sardine cannery found on Cannery Row lining the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Monterey, California, Monterey Bay Aquarium is a comprehensive recreation, research and conservation housing thousands of animals and plants hailing from 623 different species. The comprehensive aquarium draws in around 1.8 million visitors every year.

The Tech Museum of Innovation is a hands-on technology and science museum for people of all ages and backgrounds. The museum-located in the Capital of Silicon Valley - is a non-profit learning resource established to inspire the innovator in everyone. Through programs such as The Tech Challenge, our annual team design competition for youth, and internationally renowned programs such as The Tech Awards, The Tech celebrates the present and encourages the development of innovative technology for a more promising future.

Discover the Museum's many offerings. The Computer History Museum offers a wide variety of information, exhibits, research and a rich library of multimedia content garnered from some of the most influential people of the computing era. Take some time to dig deeper into computing history and the one-of-a-kind information available here.
There's something for everybody.

Family-friendly fun and learning abound at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The museum is chock full of hands-on, interactive exhibits while the zoo is where kids can come face to face with all types of critters, from raccoons, bobcats, and ferrets to tortoises, geese, and snakes.

Elizabeth F. Gamble left her 2.3-acre estate to the city of Palo Alto. Currently a community horticultural foundation, Gamble Garden boasts both formal and working gardens. Self-guided tours are available of the estate, which also features an historic home, carriage house, and teahouse.

A 36,000-square-foot home and a 16-acre English Renaissance garden are at the heart of the Filoli Center in Palo Alto. A truly spectacular country estate from the early 20th century, Filoli also features an expansive Gentlemen's Heritage Orchard, scenic hiking trails, and information-rich nature center.

Thomas Fogarty Winery was founded in 1978 by inventor Dr. Thomas Fogarty and winemaker Michael Martella. Dr Fogarty’s penchant for innovative thought and Martella’s viticulture instincts allowed them to lead the development of the cool Skyline Ridge area; true pioneers in one of California’s premiere Pinot Noir and Chardonnay regions.

Very versatile and very close (15 miles), HP Pavilion is a top sports and entertainment venue. It's where the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League play their home games. It's the place to go for concerts of every type, from rock to heavy metal. And it's very family-friendly, as "Disney On Ice" shows are presented annually.

Situated 1.5 miles from the Cardinal Hotel, Stanford Shopping Center is home to a multitude of upscale retailers and exceptional restaurants. The shopping center also draws a wealth of visitors because of its unique surroundings, which include unparalleled gardens and superb sculptures.

Stanford University Golf Course was designed in 1930 by renowned golf course architects William Bell and George C. Thomas. Located in the foothills above the Stanford University Campus, the golf course is consistently rated one of the finest courses in the world. In 2009 Stanford was rated the nation's 3rd best college course by golf coaches.